On July 29th, the James River Smallmouth Club held it's annual kids
tournament. We had the best turnout in memory, 16 boats with 20 kids. Thanks
to everyone who participated for helping to make it such a wonderful day.

I'd like to thank the following people for all they did. There was
alot of help so if I left anyone off the list, please let me know. Please if you see
these people or use their businesses take a moment to thanks them for helping us out.

Kim Dyson who helped with set-up, presentation of
awards, weigh-in, stuffing bags and pretty much did whatever I asked of her to help.
Jeff Dyson who got items for the drawing and bags from Greentop
and helped to stuff the bags as well. Steve Wilburn who did not
fish, but still came to run the weigh-in, Steve also donated money to help purchase
prizes. Mickey Grant, who personally purchased enough trophies so
that every participant had one, Mickey also purchased a great number of items for
the drawings. Bobbi Stiltner who brought her grill and tables and
cooked hamburgers and hot dogs. Dave & Frances Wright who also
cooked burgers and dogs and donated to the prize pool. They also made the last
minute stop at the store to get what I forgot. . plates and utensils. Richard
Worsham who donated items for the drawing and prizes. John &
Deborah Coleman who took great digital pictures like the one above, for more
great pics see links at the bottom of this page. Jerold & Lynn Blevins
who donated to the prize pool as well.

I'd like to thank the following companies for their generous help as
well: Auto & Motorcycle Repairs, Ltd.(money to purchase
prizes), Video Square who donated movies and gift certificates for the
drawings, Greentop Sporting Goods(items for bags and drawings), The bags
were stuffed with items from Gary Yamamoto Baits( who donated a huge
amount of soft plastics), Classic Fishing Products, aka CULPRIT(also
donated plastics), Va. Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries(bags and
bumper stickers), and Sheldon's, Inc., makers of Mepps(Fishing Guide
pamphlet's and catalogs).

Pure Fishing who represents Berkely, Fenwick, Abu
Garcia, Coleman and Red Wolf and Luhr Jensen, both made offers to us to
purchase items at up to 50% discounts direct from them. Due to time contraints on
shipping we were unable to take advantage of these offer, but nonetheless we are still
gracious.